Sword Aura to the Heavens-Chapter 443 - 438: Hard to Die

Da Li, Capital City, within a luxurious mansion's courtyard.

A young man and an elder were playing a game of chess. The board was densely covered with pieces; the white pieces were like swords, sharp and unstoppable, while the black pieces were like an abyss, devouring everything.

The young man hesitated for a moment while holding a white piece, then placed it down with a smile, "This sword, even if it enters a dragon's pool, is there still a chance to emerge?"

"Of course," the elder replied with a smile, placing a piece down as well. The young man paused, looked across, and smiled, "I understand your point, sir."

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Lingxiao Pavilion, located in the center of the Capital, where the Sword Aura soared into the clouds, the entire Lingxiao Pavilion seemed to be enveloped by an invisible Sword Intent.

Especially the tall pavilion in the center, which resembled a heavenly sword stabbing into the sky.

At this moment, a middle-aged Sword Cultivator walked out from within the tall pavilion, his eyes gazing into the distance. He looked back and glanced upwards at the pavilion, where a sharp Sword Intent emanated, causing many Sword Cultivators inside Lingxiao Pavilion to halt, the swords on their bodies vibrating loudly.

They couldn't help but look up towards the tall pavilion, then turned their heads to look outside Lingxiao Pavilion, seemingly guessing something.

It was said that today a Sword Cultivator would enter the Capital.

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Da Li Imperial Palace, the ruling ground of the millennial dynasty, with dragon energy swirling.

The Imperial Palace covered a vast area, with countless palaces and pavilions.

At this moment, in the center of the Imperial Palace, there was an extremely luxurious palace, with stairs paved with white jade leading up to the palace. In the middle of the stairs, a huge white jade phoenix pattern seemed to break through the wall and soar into the nine heavens.

Above the stairs, inside the palace, an absolutely stunning woman walked out slowly. She wore a simple white long dress, standing casually, making the extremely luxurious palace lose its color.

She raised her eyes and looked out, her beautiful eyes revealing a trace of tenderness.

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Throughout the Capital City, news was spreading along the streets.

Li Mountain Sword Cultivator Li Fan, sword entered the Imperial City, here to debate the Dao.

After the news spread, many noble family mansions had continuous departures by air, even in several Prince Mansions, many Cultivators went out.

In the sky above the Capital, Cultivators could be seen flying everywhere, causing innumerable people to sigh, when was the last time this ancient capital was so stirred? And who entered the Capital then?

This time, it was just a young, junior Sword Cultivator, but his cultivation had reached the Dao Body Realm, his combat strength, in the Sixth Realm, was difficult to contend with.

Li Fan, this name had been mentioned countless times in the Capital.

Some people thought the Capital's major forces were making a fuss over nothing. After all, this is a millennial capital city, so what if he is the heir of Li Mountain, how big of a wave can he stir here?

No matter how monstrous the talent, it is feared they won't be able to leave this city.

At this time, Li Fan was still flying with his sword. After a while, he landed on the streets of the Capital, stopped, looked around under many watchful eyes, and stepped into a tavern.

He chose a window seat, ordered a pot of wine and a few small dishes, just like the first time he descended the mountain, simple and casual.

Coming to the Capital, he feared that he would often need to fight, so it's best to eat more to have strength.

As for coming to the Capital to debate the Dao, it seemed like no time or place was given to him yet, so he wasn't too anxious.

Would the wine and food in the Imperial Palace taste any better?

Even if he really couldn't leave this city, at least he should have a few good meals.

Many people on the street stopped to look up at the figure in the tavern, thinking that no matter how legendary the absolute genius was, ultimately he was still a mortal, seemingly no different from most people?

Or perhaps, he was just better looking?

Li Fan ignored the looks from others. When the wine and dishes were served, he enjoyed them quietly. Sure enough, the wine in the Capital was stronger, but the taste of the dishes seemed quite ordinary.

He ate neither fast nor slow, but the passersby on the street were a bit anxious.

How was it different from what they imagined?

Since Li Fan came to the Capital, shouldn't he be doing something grand and spectacular?

At least, it shouldn't be like this.

At this time, from afar a group flew by air, majestically arriving and landing outside the tavern. They immediately spotted Li Fan, and an invisible pressure surged towards the tavern.

"Li Family's people." People around murmured.

"Why is it the Li Family?" asked someone. They knew Li Fan had grievances with many people, but why was the Capital's Li Family the first to find him?

The Li Family was a noble family in the Capital, though not the top tier, it was still renowned and had produced a formidable figure in the past.

"Is there even a need to ask? Who was it that the Li Family member died because of?" someone said softly, making some people who were puzzled suddenly realize.

The Li Family's prodigy, known across the world and ranked fifth on the Sword Saint List, died in Chi Xiao City.

The cause was precisely because of Li Fan.

The Li Family came with vigorous momentum, yet Li Fan seemed not to notice. Just as the Li Family members advanced, an invisible aura surrounded them.

The leader of the Li Family just then realized that quietly in the corner under the tavern stood a man, who didn't show a bit of aura before, but at this moment stood like an iron tower.

"Xing Feng."

The Li Family's leader spoke coldly. Li Fan risked entering the Capital exchanging for Xing Feng's life, and yet he followed into the city out of his own accord, courting death.

But the genuine pressure fell on them, rendering them unable to advance.

In the sky, another terrifying aura spread, causing everyone to look up, seeing another force arriving, the people from the Hou Family.

The person in magnificent golden robes, with an imposing aura and noble air, exuded a terrifying murderous intent, making the entire street's Cultivators feel suffocated, all passersby halted, not daring to move, everyone in the tavern stopped their actions, silent in fear.

"Seventh Realm Great Cultivator."

"It's him." People looked at the approaching figure, the vendetta of a daughter's death, no wonder the killing intent was so intense.

This arriving person was King Huayang, father of Princess Taihua from Da Li. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

His two daughters, died in Jade City.

"Boom." Before everyone could react, another terrifying pressure spread through, another force arrived, it was the Hou Family.

King Huayang's son-in-law, Hou Tianyang of the Hou Family, died together with Princess Taihua in Jade City.

Li Fan, feeling those imposing auras, seemed unfazed. After a while, he put down his chopsticks, and said softly, "Is the decree from the Da Li Court just a worthless paper?"

The Da Li Court's decree, Li Fan entered the Capital to debate the Dao, Seventh Realm Cultivators were forbidden to attack him.

Yet now, several Seventh Realm Great Cultivators had arrived.

Even using pressure on him.

"The order from the Da Li Court cannot possibly be a worthless decree." A voice came from the crowd, revealing an elder with an immortal-like demeanor, standing below the tavern looking at Li Fan.

Li Fan didn't look at him, he didn't know this person.

His first time in the Capital, there were many people he didn't know, the Capital had many significant figures, the most Seventh Realm Great Cultivators in Da Li, possibly more than all other cities combined.

However, that had nothing to do with him.

Since the court spoke openly to the world, then, he would see how the Seventh Realm Great Cultivators would act against him.

The elder's gaze turned towards the arriving King Huayang and others, smiling, "King Huayang, everyone, since the court has ordered, why be impulsive, could you give me a face and return first?"

They glanced at the elder, obviously recognizing him, King Huayang coldly swept towards Li Fan, "Since you've come, no need to leave alive, not just you, others from Li Mountain should not dream of leaving alive either."

Since Li Fan came, naturally others from Li Mountain would arrive.

The court didn't promise not to kill other Li Mountain people.

Li Fan ignored him; King Huayang could only leave, unable to defy the order from the palace.

The elder looked again at Li Fan, "I am Shi Dao'an, care to have a drink with me?"

Li Fan quietly raised his cup and took a sip before looking down at Shi Dao'an, "Not interested."

Saying this, he continued drinking on his own.

"I'm not familiar with people in the Capital, and I didn't come to drink, so I won't drink with you."

"You didn't come for the drinks, but perhaps not seeking death either. Maybe I could lend a helping hand?" Shi Dao'an said.

"No need, thanks," Li Fan responded. If the one in the palace really intended to kill him in front of the whole world, he wouldn't survive.

But as long as that person in the palace didn't make a move, it would be hard for him to die.